1. Cut baguette into 1/4-inch slices, on the diagonal. Broil until lightly toasted. Using a vegetable peeler, shave cheese into very thin slices. Set aside.

2. Sauté shrimp in 2 tablespoons butter in large skillet over medium-high heat, one minute per side. Add wine, vanilla, basil, and red pepper. Cook 2-4 minutes or until shrimp are pink. Remove shrimp from pan. Boil sauce one minute more; remove pan from heat and whisk in remaining butter, one tablespoon at a time. The butter must melt gradually to form a creamy sauce.

Friday, October 28, 2011

It's time for another installment of Freakshow Friday. Where I ask my readers to come up with a caption or story for a funny photo. My best friend will be the judge and she's one hilarious freakaziod. So, bring it! Here is this week's photo, this guy is pretty.

"Some people can't wait for Halloween."

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Tuesday, October 25, 2011

I was unsuspectingly admiring the fall leaves on the trees off the side of my drive way,when I noticed a bush adorned with red berries.

I looked a little closer and discoveredthat I have a Hearts-a-bustin' in my front yard.

This is a heritage plant that my fatherhas in his garden.

I've admired it so much and always make it a point to peek at his Hearts-a-bustin'whenever I visit their home.

Okay, I'll admit that I havesecretlyactually coveted his exotic and beautiful plant.

I was beyond excited to discoverthat I had my very own flowering bushgrowing in my own front yard.

It's been there all alongbut I just now noticed it.How could I have overlookedsuch a treasure?

Now I can't shut up about it.I've mentioned my discoveryto Roger more than once.

"Did I tell you that we havea Hearts-a-bustin' in our yard?" I said to him as I cleaned the kitchen the other day.

"Uh, this is the third time you've told me"he said lovingly.

Maybe I'm a little too excited?

So, I called my father to share the news.He marveled and celebratedthis fabulous find with me.

I forced the kids tostop and admire it...three times.

I told my mom all about itand she was impressed.

Now I'm telling you!

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Directions
1. Preheat broiler
2. Combine first 5 ingredients in a bowl; stir well
3.Coat both sides of bread slices with cooking spray. Place half of the bread slices in a a single layer on a large baking sheet. Broil 1 1/2 minutes on each side. Repeat with remaining bread.
4. Spread 1 tablespoon cheese over 1 side of each bread slice. Divide beef evenly , top each with 1 teaspoon bell pepper mixture.

Hock and Seltzer

Fill tall glass half way with Reisling
Top other half with seltzer
Enjoy!

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Friday, October 21, 2011

It's time for another installment of Freakshow Friday. Where I ask my readers to come up with a caption or story for a funny photo. My best friend will be the judge and she's one hilarious freakaziod. So, bring it! Here is this week's photo, I love it so much.

Everybody was Cat Fu Fighting.

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We sipped on cocktailsin fancy glasses.My featured cocktail wascalled the Velvet Dream.

The ladies swooned.

We listened to good musicbeneath the starsand had a night to remember.

I feel so blessed to know such an amazing group of ladies.

We laughed,we cried,and said a fond farewellto our lovely friend.

My heart is so sad to see her gobut I am grateful to have spentthe time with her that I have.

We'll miss you Linh!

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About Me

My name is Leigh and this blog follows my misadventures as a stay at home mom. Read as I juggle housework, motherhood, creativity, and delusions of grandeur. I am inept throwback to the 1950′s housewife, so this blog gives a modern twist to a retro lifestyle. With a focus on the drama and joys of everyday life, sometimes heartfelt but usually hilarious observations unfold. All the while my ignored laundry pile grows by leaps and bounds.